Quality Improvement Specialist – Healthcare Data and Safety

Baylor Scott & White Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Jackson, MS is seeking a Quality Improvement professional to support data-driven initiatives that enhance patient safety and care quality. You will review medical records, collect and analyze data, and generate reports for clinicians and leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with quality improvement concepts, and the ability to translate findings into actionable improvements. Knowledge of regulatory standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent and retrospective medical record reviews to investigate quality and patient safety concerns and identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Collect, abstract, and analyze data to support patient safety and quality improvement strategies in alignment with regulatory and entity-specific requirements.
• Develop and distribute routine and ad hoc reports to clinicians, administrators, medical staff committees, and corporate teams to ensure timely, accurate data for decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, tools, and methodologies.
• As requested, collaborate in the development and delivery of educational materials to increase awareness of quality and patient safety practices among staff and leadership.
• Research and share regional, system-wide, and industry best practices with leadership and team members.
• As requested, participate in quality improvement teams, unit and facility huddles, and the ZERO Harm rounding process as directed by leadership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing comprehensive measurement analysis for quality improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging trends and advancements in quality reporting and analysis through continuing education, professional organizations, and industry resources.

Skills

Data collection

Data abstraction

Data analysis

Report writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Associate's degree

2 years of work experience

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Jackson, MS is seeking a Quality Improvement professional to support data-driven initiatives that enhance patient safety and care quality. You will review medical records, collect and analyze data, and generate reports for clinicians and leadership.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with quality improvement concepts, and the ability to translate findings into actionable improvements. Knowledge of regulatory standards is preferred.